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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.21, 955.33 and 436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.21, 955.33 and 436.72 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.21 : 955.33 = 436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.21/955.33 = 436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.21x = 955.33 × 436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.21x = 417,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,209.18/692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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